S&W model 360

[jdubya]

Just got mine in last week. WOW! It's a handful to shoot but love it. At just 13ozs I knew it would kick bad and was prepared for it. Shot 25 rounds to get used to it and then tried to qualify on our 25 round course. My point of aim was center mass at 25 yards but that put the impact high near the head and out of the scoring ring. Tried a second time and scored a 21 out of 25. Dropped one round because of a 6 round stage (only 5 shot cylinder) and my other three rounds were just off the scoring ring (those were from 25 yards).
Shoots pretty good for a snubby. I didn't find follow up shots to be difficult at all. Stages included 4 shots in 4 seconds etc.
The cylinder release will need to be filed for sure as my thumb was bloodied and beaten.

 

[Commander Keen]

This is relevant to my interests, as I'm considering getting an M&P 340. What rounds were you shooting? And are you using the stock grips?

 

[jdubya]

125 grain Golden Sabre is what we are issued and yes stock grips

 

[Commander Keen]

Thanks!

 

[Bevenue]

Are those .38spl or .357 mag?

125 grain Golden Sabre is what we are issued and yes stock grips

 

[Bevenue]

This is relevant to my interests, as I'm considering getting an M&P 340. What rounds were you shooting? And are you using the stock grips?

I switched the grips on my M&P340. These really helped with reloads from a speedloader. Lots of people are also loving the Laser grip #405.They have rubber up higher on the frame to help your hand hold together.

I make it down to the carry match in Edmond every once in a while. Your free to take it for a spin if you want. Oh and with full house .357's it will split my hand every time.

 

[Commander Keen]

I switched the grips on my M&P340. These really helped with reloads from a speedloader. Lots of people are also loving the Laser grip #405.They have rubber up higher on the frame to help your hand hold together.

I make it down to the carry match in Edmond every once in a while. Your free to take it for a spin if you want. Oh and with full house .357's it will split my hand every time.

Thanks for the offer! My schedule at work just changed, so I will hopefully be able to make it to a carry match (I've never done any pistol competitions). I've thought about the #405 laser grips if I do get to pull the trigger on the 340.

 

[Glock 'em down]

Yeah, the mighty J frame will reach out there and do it's job if you do yours.

I finally gave in to lpd4570's advice and "upgraded" to an all stainless steel model 640 for my daily pocket carry. Since then, I've found (because of the recoil) that I shoot this little feller a lot more than I did it's Airweight bretheren.

And no, I can barely tell the difference in the weight of the two in my front pocket. I mean, naturally the Airweight is gonna weigh less but the difference between the two is not extraordinary.

I'd rather deal with a little heft if it means I'll actually shoot the damned thing more.

Thanks Leighton.